Dry
Skin
If
your skin tends to feel one size too I small, ifs a fair bet youve got
a dry complexion. Its caused by too little sebum in the lower levels
of the skin and too little moisture in the upper levels. It can feel
tight after washing. At its worst, it can be flaky, with flakiness in
your eyebrows, and have a tendency to promote premature ageing with
the emergence of fine lines and wrinkles.
The condition of dry skin can be aggravated
by overuse of soap, detergents and toners. It is also affected by exposure
to hot sun, cold winds and central heating. Opt for the gentle approach,
concentrating on boosting the skin's moisture level to plump out fine
lines and make it soft and supple.
Pour a little oil-based eye make-up remover onto a
cotton wool (cotton ball) pad and sweep it over the eye area. This oily
product will also help soothe dryness in the delicate eye area) but
a little goes a long way. If you overload the skin here with an oily
product it can cause puffiness and irritation.
Clean up stubborn flecks with a cotton bud dipped in
eye makeup remover. Be careful not to get the remover in your eyes but
work as closely as you can to the eyelashes to remove all signs of makeup.Choose
a creamy cleanser that will melt away dirt and make-up from the surface
of your skin. Leave the cleanser on for a few moments for
it to work, before sweeping it away with a cotton wool (cotton ball)
pad. Use gentle upward ovements to prevent stretching the skin and encouraging
lines.
Many women with dry skins say that they miss the feeling
of water oil their skin. However, you can splash your face with cool
water to remove excess cleanser and to refresh your skin. This will
also help boost the blood circulation in your face,
which means a brighter complexion.
This is the most important step of all for dry skins
a nourishing cream to seal moisture into the upper levels of your skin.
Opt for a thick cream, rather than a runny lotion, as this contains
more oil than water. Give the moisturizer a few minutes to sink into
your skin before applying make-up.
Nourish dry skin by using a thick moisturizer to
keep it as soft and supple as possible. |
